The French company Middle Things has introduced the APC-R Mini. This specialized control unit fits in the palm of your hand and is designed to convert compatible DJI 3-axis gimbals into fully functional PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) heads that can be controlled remotely. Sounds like it could be an interesting solution for live video productions, so let’s have a look! Middle Things is focused on bringing innovative products to the live video production market, like their ATEM pocket controller for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, which we wrote about back in 2020. Their APC-R control, released three years ago, allowed users to combine a DJI gimbal and a Blackmagic camera in a PTZ head. Now, although the features and internal electronics are the same as the original, the hardware has been completely revamped into a tiny unit combining the APC-R, the APC-R gimbal adapter, and the Middle Tally all into one unit – the APC-R Mini. The following video gives a thorough walk-through of various ways to pair and use the APC-R Mini: Connecting the APC-R Mini The Mini connects directly to compatible DJI gimbals with two screws and is powered directly from the RSA accessory port on the gimbal. The unit is then connected to LAN Ethernet (recommended) or Wi-Fi. Connect the Mini directly to the DJI gimbal with two screws. Source: Middle Things The Mini can be used for compact or studio setups. Similar to controlling a standard PTZ camera, you can manage up to 8 DJI gimbals remotely from...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 2 September, 2024